- Must visit
Musée du Monastère Royal de Brou
Fine arts museum inside the Royal Monastery of Brou, with collections spanning painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in a remarkable setting.
Cheapest price
$309
Average price
$317
Fastest journey
17 h 22 m
Average duration
20 h 22 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse will cost around $317 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $309.
It's difficult to get from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse without transferring at least 2 times.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $22, and a bus costs an average of $95.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration 20h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse:
A train is $81 (€81) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse costing on average $102 (€102).
Other travel options to Bourg-en-Bresse take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 20m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€22) compared to roughly $176 (€176) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $155 (€155). The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:28 AM Vienne | 23h22 | 8:50 AM Bourg-en-Bresse | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 19:48. The fastest train covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€22) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 5:17 AM |
Last train 7:48 PM |
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Discover the best of Bourg-en-Bresse — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bourg-en-Bresse trip today.
Fine arts museum inside the Royal Monastery of Brou, with collections spanning painting, sculpture, and decorative arts in a remarkable setting.
Museum dedicated to local identity, history, and Bresse traditions, useful for understanding the region beyond its famous monument.
Contemporary art venue presenting changing exhibitions in a compact city-center setting, ideal for a shorter cultural stop.
Main civic square framed by historic buildings, markets, and cafés nearby; a natural starting point for exploring the city center.
Popular urban park with lawns, paths, and shaded areas; ideal for a relaxed break close to the center.
Pedestrian-friendly shopping street lined with traditional facades, making it a pleasant route through the city center.
Bresse chicken with cream and morels is the area’s signature dish, prized for PDO poultry, rich local cream, and mushroom sauce from nearby Bresse traditions.
Bresse chicken in cream with crayfish combines the region’s famous poultry with a classic Ain-style sauce, showing the old festive cooking of Bresse.
Quenelles in Nantua sauce are soft pike dumplings baked with a creamy crayfish sauce, a major specialty from the Ain region often served around Bourg-en-Bresse.
Refined Michelin-starred dining by Georges Blanc, famed for Bresse cuisine, polished service, and an iconic gastronomic setting in nearby Vonnas.
Well-known traditional restaurant focused on Bresse cooking, poultry, and regional products in a warm, classic atmosphere.
Historic Brasserie in Bourg-en-Bresse serving classic regional dishes in an elegant yet accessible setting near the city center.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses and everyday cafés stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated but not expected. Taxis and cafés usually get small change.
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Gare de Bourg-en-Bresse -> Hôtel de Ville, Bourg-en-Bresse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bourg-en-Bresse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse trains use the Vienne to Bourg-en-Bresse station pair, with some services arriving at Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Vienne and Bourg-en-Bresse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vienne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Cloître, Les Saveurs du Marché
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Vienne. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Vienne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vienne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vienne: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienne: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Lyon Sud Vienne Saint-Louis, La Pyramide, Hôtel La Gentilhommière.
Vienne, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vienne, Gare Routière.
Bourg-en-Bresse is 1 km from Bourg-en-Bresse city centre. Public transport options include:
Bourg-en-Bresse has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Bressan, L'Accent
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Bourg-en-Bresse. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Bourg-en-Bresse. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bourg-en-Bresse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bourg-en-Bresse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bourg-en-Bresse: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Bourg-en-Bresse, Hôtel Le Griffon d'Or, Best Western Hôtel de France.
Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Bourg-en-Bresse city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bourg-en-Bresse, Gare Routière.
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